Dave is our city planner. I worked countless hours with him when I was on the city council. He and his wife were helping others evacuate to safety so they weren't able to get anything out of their own home. All they have now are the clothes on their backs.
That's why I was up most of the night sewing. I can't even begin to imagine the heartache they are feeling right now with having lost everything! I decided the only way I can help them start to rebuild their lives is by giving them a quilt. I know it's a little warm right now for a quilt, but it's the only way I know of to show them how much I love them and care about what they are going through right now. So so sad.
While I was sewing I had a lot of time to think. I know this may sound crazy, but I'm going to try I'm going to get 29 quilts for these families who have lost everything! Will you help me??? I'm going to call this "Operation Wood Hollow" (that's the name of the fire)! If there are any "Quilty Friends" out there who would be willing to donate fabric, extra quilt blocks, quilt tops, or completed quilts, I would LOVE it if you would be willing to help! Maybe this is too much to ask . . . I don't even personally know you . . . but if you'd like to join with me in this cause I would be forever grateful! What do you think???
Please let me know if you'd like to make any kind of a donation - no matter how big or small - it would all be appreciated so much! If you would be willing to share this on your blogs or with your quilt groups that would be AWESOME!!! Please help me spread the word about "Operation Wood Hollow!" I know this can be done!!! =D
Hugs!
FYI: According to FOX News at 7:19 a.m. this morning, the fire is 4% contained and 575 homes are in the path of the fire . . .
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Julie--pls post address and I will mail a quilt top. God bless for your work and helping others.
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Julie, I have a finished top to donate-it will need a back and some simple quilting and a couple of washes (raw edge applique). Let me know where to send it. email me cnd2821 at blackfoot dot net. I will get it out to you ASAP. I live in a mountain valley in western Montana, so I know how devastating forest fires can be.
ReplyDeleteI posted to my blog http://northhillsquilter.blogspot.com and will get busy making up some of the bigger quilt tops I have sitting around here. Will start a box and mail it out on Friday. Please email me an address to ship to. My parents and sister's family live in Parker and can smell the smoke in the air.
ReplyDeleteI have a quilt looking for a home. Let me know how to get it to you.
ReplyDeleteJulie, I will post this on my blog today and will also see if I can get you a quilt (or more). Thanks for bringing this to my attention!
ReplyDeleteI also posted this to the Binky Patrol group and have two other groups ready to send you quilts. We just need an address and will have quilts in the mail. www.binkypatrol.org
ReplyDeleteI have a five 8in quilt blocks left over from a project I'm piecing together right now. I can send those right away & would be willing to make a few more. Let me now what would be best. :)
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Wonderful outreach! Sharing on my facebook page!
ReplyDeleteI shall putter around my sewing room week after next and put something together for you. I shall also subscribe to your blog. Just yesterday we were on our way home from a camping trip and made it north to Spanish Fork just before Highway 89 was closed. Very scary fire! My prayers are going to everyone who lives in its path.
ReplyDeletejulie, i've posted on my blog and facebook. thank you for emailing me about this.
ReplyDeleteI put a note on my latest blog post, right at the top, and I will send some blocks if you give me your address. I'm sure lots of quilters will. I'm sending a link to your blog post to a couple of huge quilt lists to which I belong, too.
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I've posted this on my facebook page. Where can we send donations?
ReplyDeleteI've just posted on my blog and I'll send at least a quilt top!
ReplyDeleteCould you forward your mailing address?
Thanks, Leslie
lesquilts.blogspot.com
I have a quilt top I can send. Will you have time to quilt it? It is lap size. Let me know if you can use it.
ReplyDeleteCouple of questions.
ReplyDelete1. Any infants or toddlers needing quilts?
2. If yes boys or girls?
3. Also will need your address as I am sure I can come up with something.
I posted about this on my blog giving a link to you. BTW I also live in Utah.
DeleteI have a few quilts I can share. Let me know where to send them.
ReplyDeleteCame over from Sarah Craig's blog. I have a 64"x80" pastel, flowered quilt top that I can send. I will check my stash to see if I have a back. Please send me your address. Evacuees and families are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteSend an address and I will get at least some blocks and a top out to you this weekend.
ReplyDeleteWill be glad to help. Send me your address.
ReplyDeleteI have at least one completed quilt I can send. It is a large lap size almost a twin size. Large enough for an adult to wrap up in. Send me your address and I'll get it out tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteHas anyone heard from Julie today? IT's been almost 12 hours and no email nothing.
ReplyDeleteI was just wondering the same thing - I emailed her and will post on here if I hear from her.
ReplyDeleteI think there is a good chance that she got evacuated. There is now 2 fires down there and 2 more towns evacuated this evening. On Sunday she had posted that the fire was only a few miles from her home.
ReplyDeleteI spoke with her this morning but she had not been evacuated at that point. I do have her cell # and will call her tomorrow morning. Her town was evacuated this afternoon :(
ReplyDeleteI am very new to quilting so I dont have anything completed yet, but I would like to donate money. Please email me at Tanya@proemail.org or leave a note on my page at www.catchtanya.com and i'll send money. I will continue to pray. My husbands uncle has a home in Colorado Springs that we arent sure is safe. They cant access the home as the surrounding roads have all been shut off.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to send you a quilt ... please send me the address. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI would love to send a quilt or fabric...please send me your address (my email is kelseybrasel@gmail.com)
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I have a top and backing that needs to be quilted, a completed quilt and some fabric just let me know where to send it. God Bless you for doing this, I can't imagine what it is like to lose your home and all your belongings. Thank you.
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I'd like to donate at least a quilt top, please email me your address...
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heygiz00@gmail.com
If anyone else would like Julie's address, please e-mail me. She said I coudl share it.
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I have a mini Swoon that has been waiting for the right owner.
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I'll help, too! I'll get your address from desertsky quilts.
ReplyDeleteI also posted a blurb at my blog, giraffedreams.
DeleteI have a queen size finished quilt to donate. Please send me an address.
ReplyDeleteDeborah
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I have a baby quilt, nothing huge. If you want it though it's yours. I can finish the top and send it to you. Or I can finish the whole thing. What ever you want.
ReplyDeleteI have my Tic Tac Toe Quilt from my Moda Bake Shop project I would love to donate (http://www.modabakeshop.com/2011/09/tic-tac-toe-play-quilt.html)
ReplyDeleteI would like to help. I know I have some kids quilt tops ready. Where can I mail them?
ReplyDeleteWould love to help. Please send me your addy.
ReplyDeletecoming over from 'She Taught me to Love it' blog. I would love to help out with quilts. Where should we send them? April @Little Mama Hen Thanks for the opportunity to help out.
ReplyDeleteI would love to help. Let me know where I can send the quilt to!
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I have two chenille crib size quilts to donate. I am happy to help. Thanks for coordinating, Toni from conundrumchum.
ReplyDeletePlease send me your address and I'll send a quilt top and some backing fabric.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Lwghosts at yahoo dot com
I'd love to have your address and will send a quilt top and back fabric.
ReplyDeleteSend me your information and I will send a quilt if you still need them. Hope all is well now and everyone is safe.
ReplyDeleteNorma in IL
Got your address from dezertsuz and am putting one in the post tomorrow morning - from Virginia. You, your family and all the families out there are in my prayers.
ReplyDeletePlease let me know how I can help. My sister posted the need on her blog. I haven't made a donation this year and would love to help.
ReplyDeleteI saw your wishlist in a crosspost and would LOVE to help out. I have a TON of baby/toddler sized and a few finished tops that are just, well, staring at me. Please send me where to send them!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to help you out! I have a large bolt end pile and I will happy to stuff as much fabric as I can in a Priority Mail box and send it your way. Can you send you address to freshsqueezedfabrics@gmail.com?
ReplyDeleteWe have the same situation here. We are 45 minutes from the Colorado Springs fire. It's all so tragic!
I have a quilt top to donate! :-) Can you forward the mailing address? (mrsyamamoto2007@gmail.com)
ReplyDeleteWondering if you have heard of Craft Hope and if you want to work with them. They do various projects throughout the year. They had someone who distributed sock monkeys to fire victims in texas. They are on facebook. info@crafthope.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Craft-Hope/105243509513568
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ReplyDeleteYes. I want to help. Please send your mailing address to me at treasures (at) nosloop (dot) com.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how to sew but I live in Manti and would be happy to send out the word via my blog [http://foreignquang.blogspot.com] and my facebook page. I have lots of crafty friends. I will refer them to this page and have them leave a comment if they can help.Craftgossip.com referred me here.
ReplyDeleteI am willing to quilt 5 tops. I will provide the backing, batting, binding and will machine bind them and send to Julie . Please don't expect the backing or binding to match your top as I will be using what I have in my stash.
ReplyDeleteEmail me for my address deedeequilts@gmail.com
I have one full/queen size top ready to quilt that I will send to DeeDee so she can quilt it and send it on for Operation Wood Hollow.
DeleteJulie, I live on the other side of the mountain in spanish fork. I don't have quilt tops, but I can back and quilt a few if you need help!
ReplyDeleteI can send a top if you can get it layered. Just send me an address! ~karen
ReplyDeleteHi Julie - found this while googling Wood Hollow Fire victims. Sounds like a "comforting" effort :) If you know of anyone who needs help or has non-clothing, non-toy, non-quilt items to donate, please let them know about the effort at 44 S. State in Fairview that Robin is running. It has turned into a pretty good relief center. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Julie - found this while googling Wood Hollow Fire victims. Sounds like a "comforting" effort :) If you know of anyone who needs help or has non-clothing, non-toy, non-quilt items to donate, please let them know about the effort at 44 S. State in Fairview that Robin is running. It has turned into a pretty good relief center. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have some quilt blocks to donate. Please send me the info. I'll pst on my blog too.
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